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I was digging through my "box-o-aquarium-stuff" and happened upon a couple Tunze 6100s. I toyed with the idea of using these in the 90. Ooookay, not gonna happen. Compared to an Jebao RW8 this thing is an absolute tank. The pic doesn't accurately portray just how massive it is; it's...

Hahah, love it. I'll go with that.

A bit of progress; I got the stand epoxied on the inside, and 3 good coats of spar urethane on the exterior to tidy things up. The tank kinda looks small with 14 ft ceilings: I also picked up a sump for the tank yesterday and ordered some BRS ReefSaver rock and new bulkheads for the tank. I...

That's a good idea. I use my RO system to fill a pressure tank and for drinking as well so that wouldn't work as well for me. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Agreed it's super easy. I got the add on from bulk reef supply. Waste line from the first membrane goes to input of second membrane and then you combine the outputs of the two membranes.

For subsequent coats I've just poured it around the surface and used an old credit card to smooth it out. That worked MUCH better than leaving it in the container where it started to REALLY harden fast. Now that I'm getting the hang of it, the results are getting better. I really should have...

Well it definitely cured overnight. But rereading the package I think I see the problem. The guy at Tap plastics said I would have about 30 min working time. The package says 15 min and to pour it immediately after mixing (yay for reading). I'll have to use smaller amounts and...

Ugh epoxy is not fun to work with. The inside of the stand is quite a mess at the moment. I tried brushing it but that is apparently not the way to go. It also started hardening way too fast on me. I'll have to sand down the nasty drips I've got once it's set and try again tomorrow.

I was looking where the tank sits on the stand and there is definitely a big lip where water/salt drips end up sitting. I think the epoxy should protect that well. PLUS there's enough of a lip under the stand where the sump will go that if its waterproofed it can act as a "leak catcher" from...

Minor updates. I upgraded my RO/DI system to a dual membrane water-saver and replaced all the filters: So, I'm ready for when I get the 90g up and running! I also finished building the dolly for the 90g tank. Worked perfectly. I was able to easily slide the 90g tank off the stand and on to...

I haven't been on in a little while, but I'm still around. Life has a way of sometimes bogging things down at times. Getting a house has definitely used up a huge amount of my time lately. The past couple months have been crazy too as my daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis and goes for...

Bummed I'm not able to make it this time. My wife needs the car today.

So far the only downside is the water in the pressure tank gets warmer when its hot outside. However otherwise works great. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

It will be flat against the wall. The 90 I've got has an overflow in the center-rear so it wouldn't work in any other configuration really. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Here is where I'm thinking the 90g aquarium will be set up: There is lots of space between the window and the kitchen counters. This spot will ensure we can enjoy the tank while eating and preparing supper, something we've always enjoyed with the 34g tank. This is also the same outside wall...

OH, and yes, I have to get something to wrap the exposed RO tubing so it doesn't degrade in the sun.

Well, slowly things are starting to return back to normal and we're settling into our house. I decided to put the RO/DI system outside at the side of the house. I built a cabinet to hold all the parts and keep it warm/cool/dry/out of the sun. I still need to mount all the RO/DI canisters and...

Haha, sounds like my experience with my translucent buckets I was using on my patio before. The side of the house is well shaded by a kiwi tree that has gone insane-wild and the neighboring house. So should be good. :) Guess I'll find out soon enough though!

Alright topoff water is filled and a 20g brute is filled and ready to make salt water for my first change. For now the rodi is just sitting outside at the side of the house. Love how accessible it is without being rammed under the kitchen sink. I'm going to build an insulated plywood box and...

Okay I can see in the tank now! Time to actually aquascape. :) Gotta get the rodi up again too. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk